28 NNJC Patches are racing across the world to compete to see who will go the farthest, how many geocaches will they visit and be moved by how many geocachers. There will be a recap and prizes at the 3/6/9&12 month intervals.

​CACHING THROUGH THE SNOW #13

​Come and enjoy NNJC's annual December tradition, CACHING THROUGH THE SNOW EVENT !! This year we celebrate the 13th year of tradition with CACHING THROUGH THE SNOW # 13, held, Sunday 12/11/16.Lets get together for a little holiday celebration and cheer at The Long Valley Brew Pub & Brewery at Restaurant Village, located at 1 Fairmount Rd, Long Valley, NJ 07853TIME: 12:00 Noon until 3:00 pm Important: Please include how many in your party when you post a will attend, we must give the restaurant a head count by 12/7/15...No individual checks, only table check allowed.Optional Pre-event meet and greet/ holiday hike.To carry on the CTTS tradition (for those who would like to participate), this optional pre-event meet and greet/hike will take place at Hacklebarny State park, Long Valley, 119 Hacklebarney Road, NJ 07853 Come join in the holiday spirit just as we meet along the scenic river picnic area. A short hike from the parking area at N40 45.014 W074 43.764 from 10:00 am-11:30 am.HOLIDAY COOKIE EXCHANGE!Please bring and enjoy some NNJC cheer, lets sample your favorite Holiday cookies hot chocolate, hot cider or coffee to exchange with your fellow Geocachers to enjoy at the pre event meet and greet.Everyone who post's a will attend log! receive the traditional NNJC Christmas Ornament.

Everyone is Welcome to join The Northern New Jersey Cachers ( NNJC ) for the "G.O.N.E. Picnicking" 2016. This is the 12th annual Geocachers of the North East ( G.O.N.E. ) caching event. This year's theme is "picnicking by the lake" We will grill and cookout. Have typical Geocaching discussion including the upcoming metro gathering event with all the volunteers.EVENT DATE: Sunday, September 25th, 2016TIME: start: 12:00 - ends: 5:00EVENT LOCATION: Sunrise Lake @ Lewis Morris Park, 270 Mendham Road, Morristown, NJ 07960PLEASE BRING FOOD AND DRINKS TO SHARE ~ NNJC will keep the list of donated food for the picnic. Please post how many will attend and what you can bring to the picnic. NNJC is requesting that cachers bring salads, desserts or drinks.INFO LINK​

Union County's 12th Annual "Bio-Blitz" ~ NNJC Geo-101 table

Union County Department of Parks & Recreation asked us to present a Geocaching 101 table and demo as part of their 12th Annual "Bio-Blitz" on Saturday, June 11, 2016, at Kawameeh Park in Union Township - N 40° 41.333 W 074° 15.777

Volunteers are especially needed from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm, but anytime between 9:00 am and 5:00 pm would be great. ​Please contact Eric Thies ~ Lati.dude or the "contact us" link to let us know if you can help.

Please support NNJC, your Geocaching club with purchasing the 2015 Calendar which is a fund raiser ($15) and offered to you just over cost. Then send in your photos to nnjc.org to make sure you are included in the 2016 NNJC calender! Please reserve your calendar today, help the fund raiser by posting here or NNJC's First Monday's cache page or website too. Thank you.

A 2016 calendar we be offered in December and we ask all NNJC members to submit your photos each month throughout 2015, all photos chosen will be incorporated into the NNJC 2016 calendar!Send in those great Geocaching pictures!

Please come join your fellow NNJC Geocachers as we partner with our friends at the Wallisch Homestead and present a Geocaching 101 demonstration. We have placed four new geocaches to go live during the event on June 13th! See the Wallisch Homested home page Herefor info as outlined below!

In the heart of West Milford, the Wallisch Homestead is one of the most endangered historic sites in New Jersey. This 200-year-old farm is home to 100 acres of picturesque meadows, woodlands and wetlands, as well as several historic farm buildings.With significant restoration efforts the property holds promise to become a cultural, recreational and educational center for our community. The Friends of Wallisch Homestead seek to raise awareness of the importance of this property and help fund and organize its restoration. We hope you will join us in our efforts to save this culturally significant homestead.

The Annual NNJC Spring Picnic and GSWA Scavenger Hunt Event

2015 Pathtag

Please mark you calendars for MAY 10th 2015 as we hold our annual Spring Picnic and Great Swamp Scavenger Hunt event!

This always a very fun event as we partner with the great Swamp Watershed Association (website) to participate in a festive day!

We will again hold this event at the pavilion located at the Great Swamp Wildlife Refuge. The cache page and details will follow soon! This is a pot luck picnic and we need lots of food contributions! Please contribute!

NNJC ~ Annual CITO & Trail Maintenance Event

Please join the Northern New Jersey cachers, NNJC for a fun, rewarding, C.I.T.O. trail maintenance, and picnic event at The Great Swamp Watershed property, located easy exit off route 287 in Harding township, NJEveryone who attends the event and logs it online earns this year’s 2015 CITO souvenir for their Geocaching profile.

NNJC has partnered with The Great Swamp Watershed Association for various events, from C.I.T.O, trail maintenance, boardwalk construction, Kiosk building to the Halloween Fright hike event. This partnership benefits many, from GSWA to maintain their trail system for many educational programs, geocachers, hikers, birders, town folks and dog walkers.The GSWA's Conservation Management Association (CMA) Property is approximately 50 acres, all with trail traversing through the marsh and woodlands, with bridge's crossing the Silver Brook and boardwalks above the marshland.C.I.T.O. WORK:The work will involve, hiking the trails to remove any trash, removing any flotsam from the Silver brook and connecting streams, placing wood chips on the trail, clipping, removing debris from the tread way, and raking.GSWA WILL SUPPLY THE FOLLOWING:Work gloves, metal spring rakes, long handle loppers, pruning clippers, metal rakes, and plenty of water.TIME and DATE:SATURDAY APRIL 25th ~10:00 AM to 2:00 PM, ANY AMOUNT OF TIME YOU CAN GIVE IS MUCH APPRECIATED!LUNCH:Please feel free to bring along some lunch for yourself or any beverages or food and snacks to share with you fellow Geocachers!NEW CACHES?:There is a possibility that some new caches may be placed in the park, which you may be able to find once they are published.You are welcome anytime to offer any assistance. If you are coming late, post your eta the day before so we have an idea of attendance.SEE CACHE PAGE LINK HERE

Kiss Me I'm Irish" Meet and Mingle

Come out and join The Northern New Jersey Cachers, NNJC as we kiss the Blarney Stone and celebrate St. Patrick's day at "Kiss Me I'm Irish" Meet and Mingle at Thatcher McGhee's Pub and Eatery.Enjoy a bit of Ireland on this day when everyone is Irish. Come and share your Irish stories with your fellow geocachers of seeking caches through fields of four leaf clover, looking in stumps for that elusive pot of gold, how those little leprechauns were playing tricks with your GPS's while looking for caches and then finding a colorful rainbow as you spotted the cache!.DATE: Wednesday ~ 3/18/15TIME: 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM ~ In the pub area, seating is limited!LOCATION: Thatcher McGhee’s 53 Broadway, Denville, NJ 07834 (973) 586-3377SEE CACHE PAGE LINK HERE

**** UPCOMING NNJC EVENTS ****

Just For Fun: National Tortilla Chip Day 2015

After such a looong cold winter, this "corny holiday" is sure to be your cure for cabin fever! So wear a smile (and sombrero?), get a smiley, and come Meet and Greet your fellow cachers to celebrate National Tortilla Chip Day 2015 at:WHERE:Rattlesnake Ranch Cafe, 559 East Main Street Denville, NJ 07834(973) 586-3800WHEN: Tuesday, February 24, 2015 6:30 PM - 8:30 PMCACHE PAGE LINK HERE

Fall season is upon us with lots of folks enjoying and exploring the scenic fall colors in many areas. NNJC is still working to bring you many outdoor events! We continue with our "JFF" (Just For Fun) events and new SUDS events hosted by Ranger Lynn. We are working with CJC to bring the FIRST MEGA event to NJ, via the new Metro Gathering Event to be held November 15th. But first we are hosting our annual Halloween Fright event on 10/25. We hope to see you at these events!

CACHING THROUGH THE SNOW 11

Its that time of year again! The Caching Through The Snow #11 event will take place on Sunday, December 7th, 2014

After 10 years in Sussex County, we decided to move the event into Morris County for a change of location. Perhaps you can guess where the pre hike will take place? The Pub event will take place in Morristown NJ.

Mark your calendars!

Details will follow soon...

Metro Gathering Mega Pre-Meet and Greet

NNJC"s Fright Hike & Meet and Greet

Mark your calendars! NNJC will hold a Halloween Fright event at the Great Swamp Watershed Associations property, Harding Twsp, NJ on the evening of 10/25/14

Come to the "Trunk or Treat" everyone has candy in their trunks and kids (or adults acting like kids) can trick or treat, Please bring some Halloween Candy and treats to share! Please bring along cider, donuts, goodies too!

Morris County SUDS #2A Meet & Greet series to satisfy the needs of cachers craving a social smiley and liquid refreshment after a long week of caching. Come one, come all to share your tales, tall or otherwise, from an elevated perch at the local watering hole of:

“Work is the curse of the drinking classes.” ― Oscar Wilde "24 hours in a day, 24 beers in a case. Coincidence?" – Stephen Wright

"Beauty is in the eye of beer holder" - Anonymous

"Beer, the cause of, and solution to all of life’s problems." - Homer Simpson

"Reality is an illusion that occurs due to lack of alcohol." - Anonymous

G.O.N.E. 10 "Camping Fun"

The Northern New Jersey Cachers ( NNJC ) will host The 10th annual Geocachers of the North East ( G.O.N.E. ) caching and camping event. This year's theme is "Camping Fun"Everyone, NNJC MEMBERS AND NON MEMBERS are welcome to come join in the fun! You do not have to camp to come out and enjoy in the event.The G.O.N.E Event has become a geocaching tradition in Northern New Jersey for the past 10 years when it started in 2005 as a three day event. Geocaches for all over the North East have come and enjoyed this camping event.LOCATION: Kittatinny Valley State Park ~ Camping areaDAY EVENT: Saturday, August 16th, 2014 Starts 4:00PM, ends 11:00 pm for non campers and 11:00 am Sunday for overnight campingPICNIC MEALS: Dinner will be pot luck, Please bring food to share, and post in your log what you will bring! there are grills available to cook too.CAMPING: PLEASE REGISTER YOUR WILL ATTEND, THERE IS A $10.00 FEE TENT TO COVER THE PERMIT COSTS.

*Please post your Will Attend log and the number in your party no later than TUES., JULY 22*FUN FACT: Hot dogs (which are also known as frankfurters, franks, wieners, dogs, and red hots) have been around since the late 1800s. Today, the National Hot Dog & Sausage Council estimates that Americans consume 20 billion hot dogs a year!This celebration is part of the NNJC "Just For Fun" event series dedicated to the best part of geocaching - sharing good times with great friends. So bring your whole family and muggle buddies alike to show them how much fun this game can be!CACHE PAGE LINK HERE

The 2013 C.T.T.S #10 Geocoin, only a few left! "Contact Us" if interested!

WHEN:JUNE 25TH 2014 6:00 PM - 8:30 PMIn recognition of the value of farm-raised catfish, the Congress...has designated June 25, 1987, as 'National Catfish Day' and authorized and requested the President to issue a proclamation in its observance. Now, Therefore, I, Ronald Reagan, President of the United States of America, do hereby proclaim June 25, 1987, as National Catfish Day. I call upon the people of the United States to observe this day with appropriate ceremonies and activities." ~ Ronald ReaganCACHE PAGE LINK HERE

LOOKING FOR GEO-101 PRESENTERS FOR FIELD STATION DINOSAURS IN SECAUCUS NJ JUNE 14THIf you are interested and available to present a Geocaching 101 program at Field Station Dinosaurs on Saturday June 14th for a minimum 4 hours to local Boy and Girls Scouts, please contact NNJC, through the contact us link! Thank you.

New Jersey Audubon Geocaching 101 & Meet and Greet

The Northern New Jersey cachers (NNJC) will be hosting a Geocaching 101 information seminar and Meet and Greet in partnership with The New Jersey Audubon's Scherman Hoffman Wildlife Sanctuary, where the new Scherman Hoffman Wildlife Sanctuary Educational GEOTRAIL will be launched. Everyone is welcome to attend!The Scherman Hoffman Wildlife Sanctuary geocaching project is an exciting partnership between New Jersey Audubon's Scherman Hoffman Wildlife Sanctuary and The Northern New Jersey Cachers, who were consulted to help develop and implement the new Educational Geotrail.GEOCACHING 101 & MEET AND GREET DATE/TIME:SATURDAY MAY 31st, 2014 ~ 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM

NNJC LOGO Knit Ski Cap ~ while supplies last!We have a limited supply of NNJC LOGO caps in a few different colors. If interested please show your support and request through the "Contact Us" Link. We will have available at the next couple of events. This fund raiser donation is $10.00.

2014 NNJC Spring Picnic and Great Swamp Scavenger Hunt

Everyone is Welcome to join The Northern New Jersey's Cachers (NNJC) for a fun filled day of activities at the 2014 NNJC Spring Picnic and optional Great Swamp Scavenger Hunt, located at the Great Swamp National Wildlife Refuge, Helen C Fenske Visitor.NNJC is happy to partner again with the Great Swamp Watershed Association (GSWA) to participate and hold our annual Spring Picnic in conjunction with a family fun scavenger hunt.Come and participate in the fun scavenger hunt with raffle prizes, while looking for new caches throughout the watershed properties, then hang out and enjoy the spring picnic food! CACHE PAGE WILL COMING SOON!EVENT DATE: Saturday, May 10th 2014EVENT LOCATION: Great Swamp National Wildlife Refuge, Helen C Fenske Visitor, 32 Pleasant Plains Road, Basking Ridge, NJ 07920 .

NNJC ~ Annual CITO & Trail Maintenance Event

NNJC ~ Annual CITO & Trail Maintenance EventPlease join the Northern New Jersey Cachers, NNJC for a fun, rewarding, C.I.T.O. trail maintenance, and picnic event at The Great Swamp Watershed property, located easy exit off route 287 in Harding township, NJEveryone who attends the event and logs it online earns this year’s 2014 CITO souvenir for their Geocaching profile.C.I.T.O. WORKThe work will involve, hiking the trails to remove any trash, removing any flotsam from the Silver brook and connecting streams, placing wood chips on the trail, clipping, removing debris from the tread way, and raking.

TIME and DATE:SUNDAY APRIL 27th ~10:00 AM to 2:00 PM, LUNCH:Pizza will be supplied for attendees, Please feel free to bring any beverage or food and snacks to share with you fellow Geocachers!

NEW CACHES: Some new caches will be placed in the park, which you may be able to find once they are published.Cache Page Link: HERE

*Coming soon* We are working on a NNJC MEMBER'S tab with lots of features for NNJC members. "Calling all NNJC members"We want to hear from you! Do you have an idea for the website, share a story or photo? or perhaps an event idea or road trip? NNJC is here for our members to share ideas. Please go to the contact us section and send in your ideas! Old Navy

Just For Fun Event: NNJC Day 2014

In the spirit of "Make Up Your Own Holiday Day," March 26 has been proclaimed "NNJC Day" in honor of the Northern New Jersey Cachers club that attracts thousands of fun-seekers, and has been promoting quality in the sport of geocaching for almost ten years. Everyone from NNJC members to folks who are interested in joining NNJC are welcome to attend this "Meet & Mingle," get a smiley, and help celebrate this very special day!WHERE: Taphouse Grille 344 French Hill Road Wayne, NJ 07470 (973) 832-4141

Just For Fun Event: National Tortilla Chip Day 2014

This celebration kicks off the NNJC "Just For Fun" event series dedicated to the best part of geocaching - sharing good times with great friends. So bring your whole family and muggle buddies alike to show them how much fun this game can be! The new "JUST FOR FUN pathtags will be available soon too!Monday ~ 02/24/2014 Rattlesnake Ranch Café 559 East Main Street Denville, NJ 07834 (973) 586-3800 6:00 - 8:30 pmcache page link here.

OCTOBER 5TH ~ (SATURDAY) BYRAM DAY ~ NNJC MEET AND GREET (GC4NG4H)OCTOBER 6TH ~ (SUNDAY) Summit Medical Group Live Well Sports and Health Festival ~ NNJC MEET AND GREET (GC4NG5H)OCTOBER 26TH ~ (SATURDAY) NNJC'S HALLOWEEN FRIGHT HIKE EVENT (GC4MMDQ) **OCTOBER 27TH ~ (SUNDAY) FRANKLIN TOWNSHIP GEOTRAIL LAUNCH EVENTOCTOBER 30TH - NNJC'S RANGER LYNN'S 366 EVENTNOVEMBER 2ND ~ G.O.N.E. #9 (GEOCACHERS OF THE NORTHEAST) EVENTDECEMBER 8TH ~ CTTS #10 ( CACHING THROUGH THE SNOW) EVENTPlease mark your calendars for a fun filled Fall of Geocaching events!More information will follow about these Fall events, but mark your calendar!**We do need volunteers for the Halloween Fight hike event, please email me.NNJC.org is currently down for updates/construction and will bring it backas soon as we can get things fixed.If you are thinking about hosting an event or have a cool idea for a "Road Trip", we are working on some fun new adventures, please contact NNJC and we can work to fit it into the master calendar. We are always looking for volunteers!Any questions, feel free to contact me.John Neale ~ Old NavyPresident ~ NNJC.org

CACHING THROUGH THE SNOW #10 IS ALMOST HERE ~ 12/8/13

Back in 2004 when Team Rampant Lion (TRL) hosted the "First" Caching Through the Snow event, who knew is would grow into NNJC's premier December event! After Kevin (TRL) hosted his 5th event in 2008, a transfer too him and his family to California. NNJC stepped in and has carried on the CTTS event tradition every year which has grown as we now reach it's 10th year! CACHE PAGE LINK HERE.NOTICE: WE ARE PRODUCING THE AWESOME 3D CTTS #10 TRACKABLE GEOCOIN BELOW. THE RAMPANT LION IS TRL'S AVATAR AS WELL AS SHERIDAN'S RESTAURANT LOGO. THE OTHER SIDE REPRESENTS KITTATINNY'S LAKE AEROFLEX. PLEASE EMAIL OLD NAVY TODAY THROUGH THE "CONTACT US", TO RESERVE YOUR GEOCOIN. DON'T LOOSE YOUR CHANCE TO OWN ONE OF THESE COLLECTABLE COINS!

G.O.N.E. 9 Event ~ NJ's Mountains & ForestsThe Northern New Jersey Cachers ( NNJC ) will host The 9th annual Geocachers of the North East ( G.O.N.E. ) caching and camping event. This year's theme is "NJ's Mountains and Forests. The G.O.N.E Event has become a fall geocaching tradition in Northern New Jersey for the past 9 years when it started in 2005. Geocaches for all over the North East have come and enjoyed this camping event. LOCATION: Stokes State Forest, The Stony Lake picnic area DAY EVENT: Saturday, November 2nd, 2013 Starts 10 AM to 4 PM, then move to Sunrise Mountain, which closes at 10PM ~ Cache page link: HERE Stokes Camping Info HERE